Thoke Poo

THOK POOV (Gloriosa superba)-A flower unique to Coorg.

Thoke poo or Flame lilies are grown commercially for a chemical compound. They are used to treat intestinal worms, bruises, infertility, skin problem and impotence.Chemical research shows that all part of this plant, both above and below ground, are extremely poisonous and ingestion could be fatal.

Courtesy- Kuttappa Ittira

Cardamom(elakki)

Source- Sujatha's blog
http://blogpourri.blogspot.com/

No frills capital!

Chatrakere

Chettalli

Waterfalls cascading down the rocky cliff of mountains on the Siddapur-Chettalli road.

St.Anne's, Virajpet

Coffee and Pepper.

Drupe

After pollination of the coffee plant, a small green coffee berry appears called a drupe.

Pepper vine with immature peppercorns.